Roeland Park City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 3
- APPLICATIONS AND PROCEDURES
Sections
- DIVISION I. - GENERAL APPLICATIONS AND PROCEDURES
- Sec. 16-301. - Who May Apply; Application Fees.
- Sec. 16-302. - Applications—Proof of Ownership and/or Authorization of Agent.
- Sec. 16-303. - Pre-Application Conference.
- Sec. 16-304. - Submission of Technical Studies.
- Sec. 16-305. - Adequate Public Facilities and Services.
- Sec. 16-306. - When Applications Deemed Complete.
- Sec. 16-307. - Application and Submission Deadline.
- Sec. 16-308. - Conditional Approvals.
- Sec. 16-309. - Final Decision Where Ordinance Required.
- Sec. 16-310. - Appeals of Final Decision.
- Sec. 16-311. - Compliance With Subdivision Regulations.
- DIVISION II. - NOTICES AND HEARINGS
- DIVISION III. - ZONING AMENDMENTS AND SPECIAL USE PERMITS
- Sec. 16-316. - Consideration of Zoning Text Amendments.
- Sec. 16-317. - Rezoning Applications—Submission Requirements.
- Sec. 16-318. - Special Use Permit.
- Sec. 16-319. - Special Use Permit Applications—Submission Requirements.
- Sec. 16-320. - Reserved.
- Sec. 16-321. - Consideration of Rezonings and Special Use Permits.
- Sec. 16-322. - Preliminary Development Plans—When Required.
- Sec. 16-323. - Preliminary Development Plans—Submission Requirements and Contents.
- Sec. 16-324. - Consideration of Preliminary Development Plans—Change as to Preliminary Development Plans.
- Sec. 16-325. - Recording of Preliminary Development Plans.
- Sec. 16-326. - Final Development Plans—When Required.
- Sec. 16-327. - Final Development Plans—Contents and Submission Requirements.
- Sec. 16-328. - Consideration of Final Development Plans.
- Sec. 16-329. - Recording of Final Development Plan.
- Sec. 16-330. - Abandonment of Final Development Plan.
- Sec. 16-331. - Site Plans for Non-Residential Development in Residential Districts.
ARTICLE 4
- ZONING DISTRICTS
Sections
- DIVISION I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION II. - ZONING DISTRICTS DESCRIBED[2]
- Sec. 16-406. - R-1 and R-2 Single-Family Residence Districts.
- Sec. 16-407. - R-3 Duplex Residence District.
- Sec. 16-408. - R-4 Townhouse/Row Dwelling District.
- Sec. 16-409. - R-5 Multiple Residence District.
- Sec. 16-410. - Residential Bulk Regulations.
- Sec. 16-411. - C-1 Office Building District.
- Sec. 16-412. - C-2 Retail Business District.
- Sec. 16-413. - Office/Retail Bulk Regulations.
- Sec. 16-414. - Permitted and Special Uses.
- Sec. 16-415. - Building Design Standards.
- Sec. 16-416. - Performance Standards.
- DIVISION III. - HEIGHT AND AREA STANDARDS[3]
- DIVISION IV. - PLANNED DISTRICTS
- Sec. 16-428. - Planned Zoning Districts; Statement of Objectives.
- Sec. 16-429. - Planned Zoning Districts; Standards of Development.
- Sec. 16-430. - Planned Industrial Park District; Uses.
- Sec. 16-431. - Planned Industrial Park District; Standards.
- Sec. 16-432. - Planned Industrial Park District; Height, Open Space and Landscape Requirements.
- Sec. 16-433. - Planned Industrial Park District; Minimum Lot Dimensions.
- Sec. 16-434. - Planned Industrial Park District; Parking.
- Sec. 16-435. - Planned Office Building District; Statement of Intent.
- Sec. 16-436. - Planned Office Building District; Permitted Uses.
- Sec. 16-437. - Planned Office Building District; Height and Area Regulations.
- Sec. 16-438. - Planned Office Building District; Parking Regulations.
- Sec. 16-439. - Planned Office Building District; Development and Performance Standards.
- Sec. 16-440. - Planned Restricted Business District; Statement of Intent.
- Sec. 16-441. - Planned Restricted Business District; Permitted Uses.
- Sec. 16-442. - Planned Restricted Business District; Height and Area Regulations.
- Sec. 16-443. - Planned Restricted Business District; Parking Regulations.
- Sec. 16-444. - Planned Restricted Business District; Development and Performance Standards.
- Sec. 16-445. - Planned General Business District; Statement of Intent.
- Sec. 16-446. - Planned General Business District; Permitted Uses.
- Sec. 16-447. - Planned General Business District; Height and Area Regulations.
- Sec. 16-448. - Planned General Business District; Parking Regulations.
- Sec. 16-449. - Planned General Business District; Development and Performance Standards.
- Sec. 16-450. - "MXD" Planned Mixed-Use District; General Purpose and Description.
- Sec. 16-451. - Permitted Uses.
- Sec. 16-452. - Design Guidelines.
- Sec. 16-453. - Area and Height Regulations.
- Sec. 16-454. - Parking and Loading Regulations.
- Sec. 16-455. - Development and Performance Standards.
- Sec. 16-456. - Preliminary and Final Development Plans.
ARTICLE 6
- ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES4
Sections
- Sec. 16-601.- Accessory Buildings and Structures.
- Sec. 16-602. - Antennas, Satellite Dish Antennas, and Towers (Not Including Wireless Communications Facilities).
- Sec. 16-603. - Fences and Walls.
- Sec. 16-604. - Hobby Activities.
- Sec. 16-605. - Home Occupations.
- Sec. 16-606. - Outside Storage and Use of Equipment, Material or Vehicles, and Other Provisions.
- Sec. 16-607. - Little Free Libraries.
- Sec. 16-608. - Accessory Dwelling Units.
ARTICLE 7
- SPECIAL EVENTS
Sections
- Sec. 16-701.- Special Events; Purpose and Intent.
- Sec. 16-702. - Special Events; Defined.
- Sec. 16-703. - Special Events; Permit Not Required.
- Sec. 16-704. - Special Events; Administrative Permit Required.
- Sec. 16-705. - Special Events; Governing Body Approval Required.
- Sec. 16-706. - Application and Fee.
ARTICLE 8
- VEHICLE PARKING AND LOADING
Sections
- Sec. 16-801.- Parking Required for All Structures.
- Sec. 16-802. - Improvement of Parking Areas.
- Sec. 16-803. - Access to Parking Areas.
- Sec. 16-804. - Nonconforming Status of Residential Driveways and Parking Areas Not Paved With Hard Surface.
- Sec. 16-805. - Maintenance of Residential Driveways and Parking Areas Not Paved With a Hard Surface.
- Sec. 16-806. - Dimensions of Parking Areas.
- Sec. 16-807. - Handicapped Parking.
- Sec. 16-808. - Head-In Parking.
- Sec. 16-809. - Setbacks.
- Sec. 16-810. - Lighting.
- Sec. 16-811. - Screening.
- Sec. 16-812. - Landscaping.
- Sec. 16-813. - Deferred Construction of Parking Spaces.
- Sec. 16-814. - Parking for One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
- Sec. 16-815. - Small Car Parking.
- Sec. 16-816. - Shared Parking Requirements.
- Sec. 16-817. - Parking Areas in Commercial Districts.
- Sec. 16-818. - Parking for Specific Uses.
- Sec. 16-819. - Parking for Uses Not Listed.
- Sec. 16-820. - Loading Areas.
ARTICLE 9
- SIGN REGULATIONS5
Sections
- Sec. 16-901.- Purpose.
- Sec. 16-902. - Findings and Intent; Interpretation.
- Sec. 16-903. - Severability.
- Sec. 16-904. - Definitions.
- Sec. 16-905. - General Requirements.
- Sec. 16-906. - Prohibited Signs.
- Sec. 16-907. - Exemptions to Sign Permit Requirement.
- Sec. 16-908. - Sign Types.
- Sec. 16-909. - Sign Regulations.
- Sec. 16-910. - Sign Design Standards.
- Sec. 16-911. - Sign Area Calculation.
- Sec. 16-912. - Enforcement Authority.
- Sec. 16-913. - Permit Required.
- Sec. 16-914. - Application for Sign Permit.
- Sec. 16-915. - Approval of Electrical Wiring.
- Sec. 16-916. - Licensed Sign Contractor.
- Sec. 16-917. - Permit Issuance; Expiration.
- Sec. 16-918. - Revocability of Permit.
- Sec. 16-919. - Right of Entry.
- Sec. 16-920. - Inspection.
- Sec. 16-921. - Unsafe or Unlawful Signs.
- Sec. 16-922. - Nonconforming Signs.
- Sec. 16-923. - Removal of Irrelevant Signs.
- Sec. 16-924. - Variances and Appeals.
ARTICLE 10
- LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING6
Sections
- Sec. 16-1001.- Statement of Intent.
- Sec. 16-1002. - Applicability.
- Sec. 16-1003. - Definitions.
- Sec. 16-1004. - Open Space and Landscaping Required.
- Sec. 16-1005. - Screening and Buffering.
- Sec. 16-1006. - Plant Materials Standards.
- Sec. 16-1007. - Review and Approval Process.
- Sec. 16-1008. - Maintenance and Replacement.
ARTICLE 11
- COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES7
Sections
- Sec. 16-1101.- Statement of Intent.
- Sec. 16-1102. - Definitions.
- Sec. 16-1103. - Overall Policy.
- Sec. 16-1104. - Application Approval Authority.
- Sec. 16-1105. - Application Process and Requirements.
- Sec. 16-1106. - Location of Communications Facilities.
- Sec. 16-1107. - Performance Standards for Communications Facilities.
- Sec. 16-1108. - Application Denial.
- Sec. 16-1109. - Emergencies and Disasters.
- Sec. 16-1110. - Interpretation and Severability.
ARTICLE 12
- NONCONFORMING SITUATIONS AND VESTED RIGHTS
Sections
- Sec. 16-1201.- Nonconforming Situations; Definitions.
- Sec. 16-1202. - Continuation of Nonconforming Situations and Completions of Nonconforming Projects.
- Sec. 16-1203. - Nonconforming Lots.
- Sec. 16-1204. - Extension or Enlargement of Nonconforming Situations.
- Sec. 16-1205. - Repair, Maintenance and Restoration of Property Where a Nonconforming Situation Exists.
- Sec. 16-1206. - Change in Use of Property Where a Nonconforming Situation Exists.
- Sec. 16-1207. - Nonconforming Site Improvements.
- Sec. 16-1208. - Abandonment and Discontinuance of Nonconforming Situations.
- Sec. 16-1209. - Completion of Nonconforming Projects—Vested Rights.
- Sec. 16-1210. - Completion of Single-Family Residential Developments.
- Sec. 16-1211. - Nonconforming Signs.
ARTICLE 13
- FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
Sections
- STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION FINDING OF FACT, AND PURPOSES
- DIVISION I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION II. - ADMINISTRATION
- DIVISION III. - PROVISIONS FOR FLOOD HAZARD REDUCTION
- DIVISION IV. - FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT VARIANCE PROCEDURES
- Sec. 16-1319. - Establishment of Appeal Board.
- Sec. 16-1320. - Responsibility of Appeal Board.
- Sec. 16-1321. - Further Appeals.
- Sec. 16-1322. - Floodplain Management Variance Criteria.
- Sec. 16-1323. - Conditions for Approving Floodplain Management Variances.
- Sec. 16-1324. - Conditions for Approving Variances for Accessory Structures.
- Sec. 16-1325. - Conditions for Approving Variances for Temporary Structures.
- Sec. 16-1326. - Penalties for Violation.
- Sec. 16-1327. - Amendments.
- Sec. 16-1328. - Severability.
ARTICLE 14
- SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, LOTS AND LOT SPLITS
Sections
- DIVISION I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS[11]
- Sec. 16-1401. - Area Covered.
- Sec. 16-1402. - Authority.
- Sec. 16-1403. - Rules of Interpretation.
- Sec. 16-1404. - Definitions.
- Sec. 16-1405. - Subdivision Approval.
- Sec. 16-1406. - Conditions Stated on Plat.
- Sec. 16-1407. - Endorsement and Filing of Plats.
- Sec. 16-1408. - Protection from Flooding.
- Sec. 16-1409. - Subdivision Arrangement.
- Sec. 16-1410. - Regulation of Streets to Adjoining Streets and Land.
- Sec. 16-1411. - Culs-de-Sac.
- Sec. 16-1412. - Street Arrangements for Oversized Lots.
- Sec. 16-1413. - Street Design Standards.
- Sec. 16-1414. - Private Streets.
- Sec. 16-1415. - Block Lengths.
- Sec. 16-1416. - Pedestrian Walkways.
- Sec. 16-1417. - Lots on Collector Streets.
- Sec. 16-1418. - Lot Frontage.
- Sec. 16-1419. - Double-Frontage Lots.
- Sec. 16-1420. - Residential Lots on Arterials.
- Sec. 16-1421. - Acreage Depth of Residential Lots.
- Sec. 16-1422. - Minimum Lot Dimensions.
- Sec. 16-1423. - Rule Exceptions.
- Sec. 16-1424. - Building or Zoning Permits.
- Sec. 16-1425. - Relationship to Private Restrictions.
- Sec. 16-1426. - Penalty for Violations and Civil Remedies.
- Sec. 16-1427. - Dedication of Right-of-Way for Abutting Streets.
- Sec. 16-1428. - Reservation of Open Space or Parkland.
- DIVISION II. - LOT SPLITS
- DIVISION III. - PLATS
- Sec. 16-1432. - Preliminary Plats—Contents and Submission Requirements.
- Sec. 16-1433. - Adequate Public Facilities and Services.
- Sec. 16-1434. - Preliminary Plan As Substitute for Preliminary Plat.
- Sec. 16-1435. - Consideration of Preliminary Plats.
- Sec. 16-1436. - Final Plats—Contents and Submission Requirements.
- Sec. 16-1437. - Consideration of Final Plats.
- DIVISION IV. - REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
- Sec. 16-1438. - Construction of Required Public Improvements.
- Sec. 16-1439. - Streets.
- Sec. 16-1440. - Sidewalks.
- Sec. 16-1441. - Storm Drainage Facilities.
- Sec. 16-1442. - Underground Utilities.
- Sec. 16-1443. - Sanitary Sewers, Water and Utilities.
- Sec. 16-1444. - Street Signs.
- Sec. 16-1445. - Street Lighting.
- Sec. 16-1446. - Improvement Bonds.
- Sec. 16-1447. - Funds for Improvement of Abutting Arterials and Collectors.
ARTICLE 15
- BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Sections
- Sec. 16-1501.- Board of Zoning Appeals Created.
- Sec. 16-1502. - Composition of Board.
- Sec. 16-1503. - Chairperson; Removal or Members.
- Sec. 16-1504. - Powers and Duties.
- Sec. 16-1505. - Fees.
- Sec. 16-1506. - Appeals to The Board of Zoning Appeals.
- Sec. 16-1507. - Variances.
- Sec. 16-1508. - Appeals From Board of Zoning Appeals.
ARTICLE 16
- ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- DIVISION I. - 47 AND MISSION ROAD AREA DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
- DIVISION V. - ENFORCEMENT